The Origins of Power Query, w/ Sid Jayadevan and Miguel Llopis
It was an honor to sit down with two of the creators of Power Query, Sid Jayadevan and Miguel Llopis. You get to hear the history of Power Query from their perspective!
Archives: Podcasts
Everyone’s in the Middle, w/ Former NFL QB Hugh Millen
Hugh Millen is a former NFL quarterback and currently a television and radio sports analyst. He’s also a data aficionado, whose story is another great example of a unique path that a person with a keen interest in data has taken.
A Single Complete Leader, w/ P3 Pres & COO Kellan Danielson
Kellan Danielson-He’s President and COO at P3 Adaptive and is responsible for the development of so many of the essential inner workings that have allowed P3 Adaptive to grow as successful as it has. His journey from humble introverted data and business intelligence enthusiast to humble company President is wonderful, and his business acumen is unmatched!
Marine Biology Leads to Power Platforming, w/ Chuck Sterling
Chuck Sterling’s journey is another example of the uniqueness of the people in the data field. The short version is that he’s a Marine Biologist turned Senior Program Manager at Microsoft. He has intimate knowledge of the entire Power Platform and he shares that knowledge and insight.
Crimefighting with a Data Model, w/ John Hancock
Data guy by day, crimefighter also by day! John Hancock has revolutionized the Law Enforcement space with his company Hubstream. His team uses advanced data techniques and tools to assist investigators to battle all manner of illegal activity. His story, his data journey, and even his accent are fascinating!
The OG Internet Tech Celebrity, w/ MrExcel’s Bill Jelen
Bill Jelen, known to many as Mr. Excel, was one of the first Internet Tech Celebrities. He turned his online resume into a highly recognizable brand and is a legend in the data community.
We get his story, in his own words. We hope you’ll enjoy this candid conversation with Mr. Excel, Bill Jelen
Timely Supply Chains and Double Data Genes, w/ Jon Perl
Power BI has altered the course of many people’s lives for the better, and that is surely the case with our guest Jonathan Perl. But the Power Platform spoke volumes to Jon. So much so that he changed his entire career path in order to share his expertise with these tools with others.
Data Chefs Can Come From Anywhere, w/ Gartner’s Lori Rodriguez
Lori Rodriguez has a unique perspective on business, she’s been collecting data about and for C-suite technology leaders as Vice President-Executive Programs at Gartner. Lori is an advocate for women in business and STEM fields and has authored a book about women in STEM
The Public Face of Power BI, w/ Adam Saxton of Guy in a Cube
He’s just a guy in a cube helping people. That’s the simplest way to describe who Adam Saxton is. He turned a childhood fascination for computers into an amazing career at Microsoft. Enjoy our conversation with Adam Saxton, he’s more than just a Guy In A Cube
Scrubbing Data & Beating COVID, w/ Matt Selig of Bar Keepers Friend
Matt Selig wears many hats at SerVaas Labs, maker of Bar Keepers Friend (BKF). When facing pain points to running more efficiently before COVID struck, Matt knew how he wanted the BKF data to look, but he wasn’t sure how to get there. Enter his relationship with P3 Adaptive that began in February 2020
The Data Witches, w/ Shannon Lindsay & Stephanie Bruno
Stephanie Bruno and Shannon Lindsay are The Data Witches. Both of these ladies in tech are Power BI User Group Leaders in their respective regions of Pittsburgh and Washington, DC. The witches continue to use their Powers (of BI) for good across many philanthropic efforts.
The Query Store’s Open for Biz, w/ Microsoft’s Conor Cunningham
Conor Cunningham is a Microsoft Architect, and he knows a great deal about data, storage, and everything Microsoft. He and Rob go way back and were even roommates for a couple of years during Rob’s Microsoft days. There’s quite a bit of history between Rob, Tom, and Conor. A history that fosters an insightful discussion about data and a little bit of busting chops!